Spandau approves budget 2026/27: Strong investments for the future!

Spandau approves budget 2026/27: Strong investments for the future!

At the meeting of the Spandau District Council (BVV) on September 25, 2025, the budget for the years 2026 and 2027 was approved. This step marks an important milestone for the district, creating a solid foundation for future development despite challenging conditions. District mayor Frank Bewig emphasizes that the balanced budget makes it possible to continue to secure the existing offers and services, which are of great importance for many Spandau residents. [berlin.de].

The budget's particular focus is on maintaining district facilities and promoting social projects, especially for young people and senior citizens. Given the growth in Spandau, which is increasing the demands on social infrastructure and cultural offerings, these measures are particularly relevant. A clear focus is also placed on digitalization and the modernization of administration in order to further improve services for citizens.

Financial framework and planned expenses

The budget for 2026 has a total volume of 979,240,500 euros, while a sum of 990,985,900 euros has been budgeted for 2027. The planned expenses also include significant transfer expenses of 711,974,000 euros for 2026 and 718,502,500 euros for 2027. In addition, personnel expenses are also unavoidable at 139,959,700 euros for 2026 and 143,891,000 euros for 2027. These figures make it clear how important funding is for the municipal tasks that the districts have to fulfill. politik.in-spandau.de describes that the financing is carried out via a global sum that is calculated by the Senate Finance Department and allocated to the districts.

The Berlin budget law requires a balanced budget, which means that expenses must not exceed income. This regulation should also be seen in connection with the dual household management for two years, as is practiced in Berlin and which must already be taken into account in the planning.

Social infrastructure and important projects

A central concern of the new budget is the additional funding for advice services for women, energy saving measures as well as the maintenance of green spaces and tenant advice. These initiatives are in line with the demands for greater social justice and sustainable use of resources. Given the growing population in Spandau, these offers are considered essential to meet increasing demand.

The Spandau budget is examined by the Senate Department of Finance and then discussed and approved in the Berlin House of Representatives. This ensures that financial resources are used efficiently and that the planned measures can actually be implemented. In the context of the entire Berlin administration, which has around 39 billion euros available annually, the Spandau budget is an essential part of city-wide planning. familiesdaten.odis-berlin.de offers a comprehensive overview of the planned expenses and income within the double budget.